Legal Expert Says Constitutional Justices Should Not Be Pressured And Intervened

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JAKARTA - Professor of law at the Faculty of Law, Pancasila University, Professor Agus Surono, said that the panel of constitutional judges should not be pressured or intervened by any party to maintain integrity in making decisions. "The competence and integrity of judges in the Constitutional Court should not be affected by anyone, no one should intervene, and no one should pressure," he said, Tuesday, June 7. Also, when reading the verdict, the panel of judges must explain the basis for their considerations in making a decision. I don't think it can be like that, "he said as quoted by Antara. Reviewing the decision of the Constitutional Court, of course, is legitimate, he continued. However, concluding that the Constitutional Court does not support the community and perpetuate the practice of oligarchs certainly cannot be seen only from court decisions. On the other hand, he also reminded that judges can be more careful in handling applications, whether the application is acceptable or not. Through this step, the panel of judges at the Constitutional Court can produce decisions that have quality and strengthen the position of the Constitutional Court in the eyes of the public. Constitution. There are nine judges of the Constitutional Court, and even one member of the judge can have a different opinion. That and its resolution must be considered by the public,” he said. He emphasized that the Constitutional Court's decision was final and binding. Therefore, whatever the decision of the Constitutional Court must be respected and carried out by the community.